In a shift, Democrats are now more skeptical than the GOP of the U.S. government’s ability to regulate AI
% of U.S. adults who say they have not too much or no confidence in each of the following
The U.S. government to regulate use of AI effectively
U.S. companies to develop and use AI responsibly
Note: Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
In a shift, Democrats are now more skeptical than the GOP of the U.S. government’s ability to regulate AI
% of U.S. adults who say they have not too much or no confidence in each of the following
| Year | Total | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The U.S. government to regulate use of AI effectively | 2024 | 62% | 70% | 54% |
| The U.S. government to regulate use of AI effectively | 2026 | 67% | 61% | 74% |
| U.S. companies to develop and use AI responsibly | 2024 | 59% | 60% | 59% |
| U.S. companies to develop and use AI responsibly | 2026 | 59% | 53% | 65% |
Note: Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
